31 Oct - 1 Nov 2026
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COSPLAY FUSION COMPETITON
31st October | 5:15 PM | FNDM Stage
Two characters. One original fusion. Your imagination takes the stage.
What happens when two completely different characters collide? The Cosplay Fusion Competition challenges cosplayers to combine two characters into one imaginative creation and bring their fusion to life on the FNDM Stage.
How Does it Work?
This competition is all about visual creativity, character interpretation and performance. You will not be judged on whether you created every element of your costume yourself. Instead, we want to see how cleverly you bring two worlds together through your design and your 90-second stage performance.
Your fusion can be:
- A completely original character inspired by two existing characters
- Your interpretation of an existing official crossover or fusion
- A redesigned character that blends recognisable elements from both sources
- A creative “What if?” concept that brings two universes together
Participation Guidelines
To participate:
- Participants must compete individually
- Participants must select two recognisable characters to combine
- Characters may come from anime, manga, comics, film, television, animation, video games or other recognised pop-culture properties
- The final cosplay must visibly represent elements from both selected characters
- The fused character may be an original creation or a personal interpretation of an existing crossover
- Participants must prepare an original stage performance
- Performances must not exceed 1 minute and 30 seconds
- All costumes, props, performances and screen content must follow the FNDM Cosplay Guidelines and Code of Conduct
- Participants under the age of 18 must provide parental or guardian consent
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Participants must submit the following materials during registration:
- Name and reference image of Character One
- Name and reference image of Character Two
- Name of the Fused Character
- A clear image, illustration or concept design of the Fused Character
- A short description explaining the fusion concept
- Background image and music for the stage performance, or one complete video file to be played onscreen
- A short summary of the planned 90-second skit
All submitted screen content must be performance-ready and provided in the requested technical format before the submission deadline.
PRIZES
THE WINNER GETS
Cosplaying at FNDM
To ensure the safety and integrity of all our Cosplayers, visitors and FNDM, please follow the Cosplay Guidelines in the link below.
If you’ve got any questions regarding the Catwalk and how to facilitate your participation, please email us at cosplay@fndmdubai.com